The Key Question in this activity will be, " What factors affect temperature change? "
Grade 3
Standard 10: Energy GLE 0307.10.1 Investigate phenomena that produce heat. GLE 0307.10.2Design and conduct an experiment to investigate the ability of different materials to conduct heat.
SPI 0307.10.1 Use an illustration to identify various sources of heat energy. SPI 0307.10.2Classify materials according to their ability to conduct heat.
Standard 11: Motion GLE 0407.11.1 Recognize that the position of an object can be described relative to other objects or a background. GLE 0407.11.2Design a simple investigation to demonstrate how friction affects the movement of an object. GLE 0407.11.3 Investigate the relationship between the speed of an object and the distance traveled during a certain time period.
ü0407.11.1 Identify the position of objects relative to fixed reference points. ü0407.11.2 Design an investigation to identify factors that affect the speed and distance traveled by an object in motion. ü0407.11.3 Complete a coordinate graph to describe the relative positions of objects. ü0407.11.4 Plan and execute an investigation that demonstrates how friction affects the movement of an object. ü0407.11.5 Design and implement an investigation to determine that the speed of an object is equal to the distance traveled over time.
SPI 0407.11.1 Describe the position of an object relative to fixed reference points. SPI 0407.11.2 Identify factors that influence the motion of an object. SPI 0407.11.3 Determine the relationship between speed and distance traveled over time.
Standard 10: Energy GLE 0507.10.1Design an experiment to illustrate the difference between potential and kinetic energy. GLE 0507.10.2 Conduct experiments on the transfer of heat energy through conduction, convection, and radiation.
ü0507.10.1 Design and conduct an investigation to demonstrate the difference between potential and kinetic energy. ü0507.10.2 Create a graphic organizer that illustrates different types of potential and kinetic energy. ü0507.10.3 Describe the differences among conduction, convection, and radiation. ü0507.10.4 Create a poster to illustrate the major forms of energy. ü0507.10.5 Demonstrate different ways that energy can be transferred from one object to another.
SPI 0507.10.1 Differentiate between potential and kinetic energy. SPI 0507.10.2 Use data from an investigation to determine the method by which heat energy is transferred from one object or material to another.
This simulation would be used whole group/ small group/ or individually while knowledge is built by manipulating objects to illustrate. Understand:
Potential Energy
Kinetic Energy
Gravity
The Key Question in this activity will be, " Does greater potential energy convert into greater kinetic energy?, "
Take what we have learned about kinetic and potential energy to the next level in a design challenge.
WikiSpaces can be used to publish findings and evaluate student conclusions.
Clear Target
Agenda
Getting to Know Vernier
Probe and Sensor Features for the Experienced Teacher
Embedded Inquiry Standards
Content Science Standards
Content Math Standards
Taken from Tennessee State Standards
Standards Connections
GLE 0307.Inq.3 Organize data into appropriate tables, graphs, drawings, or diagrams.
GLE 0307.Inq.4 Identify and interpret simple patterns of evidence to communicate the findings of multiple investigations.
GLE 0307.Inq.5 Recognize that people may interpret the same results in different ways.
tools and simple equipment to conduct an
investigation.
GLE 0407.Inq.3 Organize data into appropriate
tables, graphs, drawings, or diagrams.
GLE 0407.Inq.4 Identify and interpret simple
patterns of evidence to communicate the findings
of multiple investigations.
GLE 0407.Inq.5 Recognize that people may
interpret the same results in different ways.
for Science
and climate.
GLE 0307.8.2 Use tools such as the barometer, thermometer, anemometer, and rain gauge to measure atmospheric conditions.
GLE 0307.8.3 Identify cloud types associated with particular atmospheric conditions.
distinguish between weather and climate.
0307.8.1 Select appropriate tools used for collecting weather data that correspond to the atmospheric condition being measured.
0307.8.2 Identify major cloud types and associate them with particular weather conditions.
and climate.
SPI 0307.8.2 Match major cloud types with specific atmospheric conditions.
for Math
GLE 0306.5.1 Organize, display, and analyze data using various representations to solve problems.
0406.5.1 Create and label appropriate scales for graphs.
0406.5.2 Evaluate how well various representations show the collected data.
0306.5.1 Collect and organize data using observations, [[#|surveys]], and experiments.
SPI 0306.5.3 Make predictions based on various representations of data.
SPI 0406.5.2 Solve problems using estimation and comparison within a single set of data.
SPI 0406.5.3 Given a set of data or a graph, describe the distribution of the data using median, range, or mode.
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Grade 3
GLE 0307.10.1 Investigate phenomena that produce heat.
GLE 0307.10.2 Design and conduct an experiment to investigate the ability of different materials to conduct heat.
SPI 0307.10.2 Classify materials according to their ability to conduct heat.
Graph of Results
Grade 4
GLE 0407.11.1 Recognize that the position of an object can be described relative to other objects or a background.
GLE 0407.11.2 Design a simple investigation to demonstrate how friction affects the movement of an object.
GLE 0407.11.3 Investigate the relationship between the speed of an object and the distance traveled during a certain time period.
ü0407.11.2 Design an investigation to identify factors that affect the speed and distance traveled by an object in motion.
ü0407.11.3 Complete a coordinate graph to describe the relative positions of objects.
ü0407.11.4 Plan and execute an investigation that demonstrates how friction affects the movement of an object.
ü0407.11.5 Design and implement an investigation to determine that the speed of an object is equal to the distance traveled over time.
SPI 0407.11.2 Identify factors that influence the motion of an object.
SPI 0407.11.3 Determine the relationship between speed and distance traveled over time.
Fabric Friction at
http://itsisu.portal.concord.org
and evaluate student conclusions.
GRADE 5
GLE 0507.10.1 Design an experiment to illustrate the difference between potential and kinetic energy.
GLE 0507.10.2 Conduct experiments on the transfer of heat energy through conduction, convection, and radiation.
ü0507.10.2 Create a graphic organizer that illustrates different types of potential and kinetic energy.
ü0507.10.3 Describe the differences among conduction, convection, and radiation.
ü0507.10.4 Create a poster to illustrate the major forms of energy.
ü0507.10.5 Demonstrate different ways that energy can be transferred from one object to another.
SPI 0507.10.2 Use data from an investigation to determine the method by which heat energy is transferred from one object or material to another.
Publishing
Potential Energy
Kinetic Energy
Gravity